Louisiana § RS 19:105 - Trial without jury except to determine compensation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:105 — Trial without jury except to determine compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 19:105. Trial without jury except to determine compensation
Expropriation cases shall be tried before the court without a jury, except that a party shall have the right to trial by jury to determine compensation. If the plaintiff desires a trial by jury the demand shall be made in the petition. If the defendant desires trial by jury he shall file his demand therefor within the time for filing his answer. Once any party has timely demanded a jury trial, that demand is effective against and binding upon all parties and cannot thereafter be waived without the consent of all parties.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 453, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 19:105
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 19:105 cover?
Section RS 19:105 ("Trial without jury except to determine compensation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 19:105?
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